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AU02 OAY

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 112,970 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 112,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlight in car adjuster set on '3'

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,399 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under seal (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,606 miles

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 1 Aug 2014 67,595 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,198 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,943 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2008 43,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,532 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,065 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AU02 OAY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 OAY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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